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What I've Been Looking For
Ryan Lyrics


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It's hard to believe that I couldn't see
You were always there beside me
Thought I was alone, with no one to hold
But you were always right beside me
This feeling's like no other
I want you to know

I've never had someone that knows me like you do
The way you do
I've never had someone as good for me as you



No one like you
So lonely before I finally found what I've been looking for

So good to be seen, so good to be heard
Don't have to say a word
For so long I was lost, so good to be found
I'm loving having you around
This feeling's like no other
I want you to know

I've never had someone that knows me like you do
The way you do
I've never had someone as good for me as you
No one like you
So lonely before I finally found what I've been looking for

Do-do-do-do, do-do-do-do-do-do, wo-o-o-oah
Do-do-do-do, do-do-do-do-do-do, wo-o-o-oah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "What I've Been Looking For" by Ryan and Sharpay are heartwarming and depict the feeling of finding someone special. The song starts with the realization that the person was always there beside the singer, but they were unable to see it earlier. They thought they were alone with no one to hold, but the reality was different. The emotion in the lyrics is profound as they detail how it feels to find someone who knows them deeply and understands them like no one else. The singer expresses their gratitude to have found someone so good for them and how lonely they were before finding them.


The repetition of the phrase "I've never had someone that knows me like you do" emphasizes the depth of the relationship the singer shares with the person. The feeling of being lost and found is demonstrated, indicating that the person brought a sense of belonging, comfort, and completeness to their life. The song's overall message is that finding someone who truly knows and understands you is a beautiful and life-changing experience that cannot be compared to anything else.


Line by Line Meaning

It's hard to believe that I couldn't see
I'm amazed that I didn't realize sooner how great you are


You were always there beside me
You've always been by my side even when I didn't realize it


Thought I was alone, with no one to hold
I felt lonely before I found you, someone who can hold me


But you were always right beside me
You were always there, just waiting for me to see you


This feeling's like no other
This feeling is unique and special


I want you to know
I need to tell you how much you mean to me


I've never had someone that knows me like you do
You understand me better than anyone else ever has


The way you do
Your understanding of me is unique


I've never had someone as good for me as you
You are the best thing that has ever happened to me


No one like you
You are one-of-a-kind and irreplaceable


So good to be seen, so good to be heard
It feels great to be acknowledged and appreciated by you


Don't have to say a word
I feel understood by you without having to say anything


For so long I was lost, so good to be found
I was lost without you, but now I have found my way thanks to you


I'm loving having you around
I enjoy your company and presence


Do-do-do-do, do-do-do-do-do-do, wo-o-o-oah
A catchy refrain that expresses the joy of finding what one has been looking for




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Adam M. Watts, Andrew Creighton Dodd

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